Instant Pot Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) turkey sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2.5 cups (600 ml) low-sodium chicken stock (or water)
• 1 can (14 oz /400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 10.5 oz (300 g) short pasta
• 2 cups (75 g) baby spinach
• 1/2 cup (60 g) low-fat grated mozzarella cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté mode....: Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Once it's hot, add the olive oil.

2. 2

   Add the turkey sausage to the pot, breaking...: Add the turkey sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks until it's browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   Next, add the diced onion and garlic and...: Next, add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and...: Add the Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and ground black pepper to the pot and stir well.

5. 5

   Stir in the red bell pepper and saute...: Stir in the red bell pepper and saute for 1-2 minutes more.

6. 6

   Pour in a small amount of the low-sodium...: Pour in a small amount of the low-sodium chicken stock (or water) and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits

7. 7

   Add the crushed tomatoes and the rest of...: Add the crushed tomatoes and the rest of the chicken stock.

8. 8

   Add the short pasta, ensuring it's submerged in...: Add the short pasta, ensuring it's submerged in the liquid.

9. 9

   Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and...: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.

10. 10

    Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for...: Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 3 minutes. Once the pasta has finished cooking, do a quick release of the pressure.

11. 11

    Stir in the spinach and cream and place...: Stir in the spinach and cream and place the lid over the Instant Pot for 2-3 minutes to allow the spinach to wilt.

12. 12

    Season to taste and serve immediately.